Phenols in my brew

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Ticebain

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Hi all. I'm wondering if anyone can help me diagnose what's going on. The last couple batches I have made have had the same issue. Some of the bottles beers taste king of mediciney, or a little like rubbing alcohol. I would say it is definitely an off flavor but it is not undrinkable. I have brewed 2 types (alt, rye pale ale) with differnt yeast. Both have been over the singing so I am fairly confident that high fermentation temps are not an issue. I carb with corn sugar. I lagered the alt for a bit. The rye was bottled after normal primary and secondary ferms.
And to top it off, I made a California common lager I between and it's completely fantastic

I don't know enough about how and when those off flavors are formed to pinpoint that could be doing this.
Any help on what it could be would be appreciated


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